Russian Casualties Hit Record Monthly High as Drone Shift Tilts Kill Ratio to 8:1

Ukraine's General Staff reports 42,800 Russian casualties in July 2026 — potentially Kyiv's highest monthly estimate this year. Zelenskyy attributed 30,272 to drones. CSIS independently assessed the casualty ratio at nearly 8:1 in Ukraine's favor in early 2026, up from 2:1–3:1 for much of the war, citing expanded drone use.